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Tedros Adhanom

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health expert and politician who has been the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017. He has a background in health and disease control, having served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Under his leadership, WHO focuses on global health issues like disease prevention, health emergencies, and health equity. Known for his efforts in improving health systems and responding to pandemics, Tedros is a prominent figure advocating for worldwide health improvements and international cooperation to address health challenges.